Library ‘OWS The Cassiar Public Library is located on the second floor of the recreation Centre. Hours. ; Sunday, Monday, Friday: 6:00 - 9:00p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 1:00 - 4:00p.m. _ Four times a year the libraries of the Peace Regional Associated Libraries receive a consignment of books from the main library in Dawson Creek. Our fall shipment has just arrived, and will be here until just after Christmas. We should also soon be receiving a shipment of Christmas Books. The Library has two special collections you should know about. The Law Collection includes many titles provided for us by the Law Society of British Columbia. The Law Society takes care to keep these legal - advice books up- _ to-date; and thirty new volumes have just arrived, many re- placing books that are now obsolete. These books cover legal problems from income tax to divorce; from convey- ancing to women and the law. The Law Collection also cludes a complete set of The Statutes of British Columbia continually updated as the Queen’s Printer issues revisions. The Foreign Language Collection comprises books provid- ed by the Multilingual Bibliographical Service of the Nat- tonal Library of Canada. At present there are both adult and children’s books in Swedish, German, Dutch, Czech, Spanish, Greek and Russian. There is also a small collect- ion of books in French. PRAL has just issued a new film catalogue. We have several copies of this catalogue, which lists all. the films available from the Public Library. If your club or organization would like a copy, just call in at the library and pick one up. Films have to be ordered at least three weeks before the date they are to be used (it’s wise to book as far ahead as possible to avoid disappointment); and there is a three dollar rental fee. There are still many books out and overdue — at least 150 books that were due back between January 1st and Aug- ust 31st. Unfortunately, these include some volumes of our encyclopedias. An encyclopedia with a volume miss- ing is worse than useless. If you have any of our books, please return them. The Library board has decided that encyclopedias and other reference books will no longer be allowed to circulate. They will be for use in the library’ . ; __ of reference books. Anyone who wants proof can find it. For those personally involved with the problem the - only. If things look a little disorganized in the library these days it’s because we are disorganized. We are taking stock, and at the same time we are weeding the collection, removing from the shelves books that are out of date and books which haven't been taken out in two or three years. This will provide you with a more compact and usable collect- ion. Membership in the library is open to all people in ‘the dist- rict, not only to those who are members of the Cassiar Community Club. The converse is also true: a Community Club membership does not automatically make you a member _ of the library. | mention this because there is often some confusion on this point. Library membership, for individuals or families, requires a $10:00 deposit which is refundable Beonn return of the library card. Bill Morrison, Librarian. July and August aren't my only good months. as ‘When you know me like your travel agentknows me, deciding where to go any time of year is a breeze. Because a travel agent can tell you where to ski my slopes in July or waterski in January. About a place where I’ve had less than two inches of rain in 30 years. When I'm not having typhoons in Tokyo. The season for marlin in Tanzania. — When and where I’m stormy. (After ail, | have 2,000 thunderstorms a minute.) Or balmy- So see a travel agent. Member Aaron Sociery Gout eae ck eas cicko back me than anybody else on me. arvel Travel Service Lid 164 ELLIOT STREET CASSIAR 778:7220 ( Trailer next to Curling Rink ) DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL BY AIR — SEA CRUISES — RAIL — BUS — HOTEL RESERV— ATION — CAR HIRE AND RENTAL — PASSPORT — VISAS — TRAVEL INSURANCE AND OTHER TRAVEL SERVICES BUDGET CHARTERS AVAILABLE FOR ALL SEASONS TRAVEL - OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SATURDAYS (OPEN DURING LUNCH HOURS) CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY Facing up to the number one health hazard | in N. America by Marie L. J. Tracy The facts are proven. Cold, hard statistics fill hundreds facts spell out morning coughing, poor health, trips to the doctor's office and visits to the hospital. For many it means empty chairs at the dinner table and a sense of loss that never goes away completely. Last year in Canada, 30,000 people died because they were cigarette smokers. Over one million more were dis- abled and millions required medical treatment for illnesses related to cigarette smoking. p Think for a moment what this means to all of us in - terms of a financial burden in the form of high medical costs. We all pay for days lost, sick leave and forced retire- ment. We may be able to cope with the financial aspects, but what happens socially when families are deprived of the bread winner? Who counts tears? loneliness? Twenty five percent (25%) of all Canadians have some form of respiratory disease, twenty nine per cent (29%) | smoke cigarettes daily. Is this a coincidence? In view of medical knowledge regarding the destruction of the Jungs’ cleaning mechanism, when subjected to hot cigarette smoke, it should not surprise us that cigarettes ae lung disease go hand in hand. Many industries are concerned about the health pro- programs for their employees. . Cassiar Resources is a leader in this field. Since 1976 programs and assistance have been offered to their smoking employees. The “‘Do It Yourself Quit Smoking Course” booklet has been provided to. hundreds of hospitals, health units, universities and corporations since it was published in Dec— _through the Personnel Department and the Cassiar Com- munity Library. : It is, however, impossible to make someone stop smok- ing. No matter what level of concern is felt by an individual or industry, the choice remains a personal responsibility left up to the smoker. : ; It would be negligent, to say the least, for a corpor- ation like Cassiar Resources not to focus on the problem and its solutions and bring these to the attention of their employees. ° If you are a smoker you may rationalize that asbestos dust is more harmful than ‘your cigarette smoke. Consider these facts: A non-smoking asbestos worker has the same chance of lung disease as a nonsmoker who lives in a city. The true risks are for the smoker (tobacco or marijuand who does not have an effective cleaning mechanism in their tdungs, due to smoking. This means the smoker is the only one capable of removing the number one health hazard from their life. HOW? — By Quitting! The choice remains with the individual: In the event you are interested in some form of assistance, programs, materials and speakers will be available over the next few months. _ The “Do It Yourself Quit Smoking Course” booklet has proven very successful for those who have followed the steps as outlined. Next month there will be a series of tips for those who want to “Cold Turkey” it at New Years. - For those who feel cigarettes are a friend and compan- ion, | suggest you look at the next cigarette you light and recognize your opponent — a killer. Next year there will be 30,000 more empty chairs at dinner tables, more tears, all. due to cigarette smoking. blems their smoking employees face. Asa result many com- : panies and corporations are making available stop smoking ember 1977 by Cassiar Resources. Copies are available ed OOD HOPE — LAKE NEWS | WHAT'S THIS??, THE LONE RANGER?? PONY EXPRESS?? INCREDIBLE JOURNEY OF BRAD PETTY This Lone Ranger travelled through Cassiar Country this Past summer on his incredible journey from Watsonville, California to Fairbanks, Alaska, a distance of some 3,555 miles, by horseback. Brad Petty, a retired naval chief and ex-school teacher, at the age of 60 years and grandfather of two, decided to do something to raise money for the American Cancer So- ciety and so set out on this incredible journey. a He set out from. Watsonville, California.with. only. that .which he and his two horses could carry, The only extra parcel that he carried was letters from the Watsonville Chamber of Commerce, to be delivered to the Fairbanks Alaska Chamber of Commerce by Brad Petty’ s own “Pony Express’’. Brad and his two horses made several rest stops as they passed through Cassiar Country and one of these rest stops was Good Hope Lake. The Ministry of Highways _ Maintenance Camp at Good Hope Lake hosted Brad and his horses for their brief stay here. HE by George Holman Word ‘has since been received that Brad and his tired ** steeds completed their incredible journeyéand he sends out his thanks to all who helped him along the way. Our hats are off to Brad Petty for a job well done. MOCCASIN TELEGRAPH SAYS ** Riddler and Lunch Pail Louis have gone south for the winter, promising to return with the sun in the spring. ** Brian D. and family have taken up new residence in Cassiar. ** Roddy ‘‘The Ozark Hillbilly’’ headed for the sunny south. He said that the winters are just too long up here. p Trevor got his new bicycle but was disappointed as the snow and winter arrived at the same time. Oh well Trev, you will have the newest bike in town, come spring. #* ** Burgess, we know you are the tallest man in Good Hope Lake, but please duck when you pass under low lines — we need our telephones working!!!! ** The-singles group had a meeting the other night (all three of them). Bob put a couple of motions on the floor but was defeated by the two females in the group. Better luck next month, Bob. Lonesome Bob doesn’t sit around the bunkhouse and mope. He has organized community acitivity nights held at the school. Activities include floor hockey, judo classes, adult physical fitness classes, etc. Con- tact Bob or the school for schedules of activities. ** Who is the new face in camp they call “Boom Boom” *% ** ** ee e* Cassiar Courier November 1981 Page 11 Kevin D. is recuperating at home after being injured in a motor vehicle accident on Highway 37 at Chain Lake Road. Victor C. is recuperating at home after being injured in a motor vehicle accident on Highway 37 at Joe Reid’s hill. Klemke Mines lost their cookhouse and dining facil- ities to a fire on October 2, 1981. Two young local people went on an extended hike, which found them about 1100 kilometres from here. It wasn’t hard hiking back, eh boys??? How was the No one is satisfied! They complained about the dust and potholes in the roads. They complained about the delays during road repairs. They complained about the recent mudslides and washouts. Now they complain about the snow and slippery roads. What would they do if they had nothing to complain There is sort of a peace over the valleys now that the placer mining operations have come to a close for the season. As each operation shut down there was a flur- _ ry of trucks hauling equipment out. Now all will lay ** #* “ “Kareene’’ Bob says, at rest until next spring, when once again the gold rush will take up where it left off this fall. Jane has a new “‘skidalle bug’ to run to town with. ~ June has a new Green Machine. Everybody asks “Where is June’’???. Down at Cheryl's!!! “no pole vaulting in the gym. Wait until the high bars are set up outside in the spring.” He also reminds you to take good care of your whistle. The Blue Valley Figure Skating Club held their first meeting of the new season on October 14th. At this meet- ing the executive for the 1981-82 season was elected. They are: Past President — Pat Borsato President — Atice Dyk Vice-President — Tish Sutherland Secretary — Diane Zebroff Treasurer — L ee Coran _ Badge Secretary — Sue Pewsey Test Chairman — Claudette Antwi Director — Pat Lanphear This year the Club is applying for membership to the C.F.S.A. (Canadian Figure Skating Association). Lorraine Menzul, the Club pro, attended the meeting to explain how this would be of benefit to the Club — the main ben- efit would be that our club members would be able to take National tests, which could be held here in Cassiar. At the present time our members have to travel to White- horse to be tested. : The Club members are now busy raising funds to pay for our ice time. A bingo is held on the third Wednesday of each month. Other fund-raising events will be discussed at the next meeting. The Figure Skating Club would like to thank the pat- rons of the Cassiar Lounge and Snack Bar for their gener- ours donations. It really is good to see so many people supporting our children. Thank you again. Bingo winners at the October bingo were: Trolley — Bonnie Sentes Spanish Coffee Set — Marilyn McAuley Multi-Cooker — Mary Tomashewski Travel Radio Alarm — Barbara Boyes Clock Calendar - Marilyn McAuley Gold Pan Painting — Marilyn McAuley Carving Set — Susan Jovanovic Dinner Set — Roxanne Toovey Salad Bowl — Helen Billingsley Hunting Knife — Susan Jovanovic Ice Bucket & Shaker — Carol Deyo Decanter — Karen Brocklebank ee Shaver — Stella Radford ST yet eyes ay AWiZ, “Z lig I wv i, Curling Brush — Bev Storie Binoculars — Sherry Witwicki The Jackpot, which consisted of a Cusinart Convec- tion Oven and a Cuisinart Processor, was not won in 44 numbers so three pieces of Samsonite luggage will be add- ed for the November 18th. We would like to thank everyone who turns out to support the Bingo and look forward to seeing you on Nov- ember 18th. i Sn : Annual Christmas Tea hosted by the ladies of All Saints Anglican Church & Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church will be held on Friday Wecember 4th at 7 30pm. seco and oun ut the carol SINGING SS USer eS Sse ae) Gare io are Nr AO tc RN ted RCS el ent